Corporate, Of Counsel

BCL Legal; Dublin; On-site; EUR 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Protected annual leave

No weekend work

Job summary

BCL Legal in Dublin seeks a senior corporate lawyer to join its expanding Dublin office. You will lead high-value Irish and cross-border transactions, stepping into an immediate leadership role within the Corporate group.

This role offers a high-calibre alternative to partnership, with a focus on quality delivery, mentoring junior lawyers, and managing complex files without heavy business development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience leading Irish and cross-border transactions.
• Strong technical competency and independent file management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-value Irish and cross-border transactions.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Serve as a trusted senior advisor to partners and clients.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Cross-border transactions

Job description

Corporate Of Counsel, Dublin

Salary: €170,000+ base salary + exceptional bonus structure

About the Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior corporate lawyer to join a top-tier international law firm's rapidly expanding Dublin office.

This position is tailored for a senior practitioner (7+ years PQE) seeking a high-calibre alternative to traditional partnership. Sitting as a key senior figure within the Corporate group, you will step into an immediate, high-volume flow of sophisticated Irish and cross-border transactions, without the immediate pressure of business development. The work is already on the desk; the team simply requires a competent, trusted senior lawyer to lead and execute.

Key Highlights

• A highly competitive base salary starting around €170k, paired with one of the most lucrative bonus structures in Dublin
• Genuine respect for personal time, no weekend-working culture, protected annual leave, and open to structured four-day working week arrangements.

Work at the centre of major European, US, and Australian cross-border M&A, private equity, and corporate restructuring mandates, serving as a key hub for global corporate clients.

Fill a crucial leadership layer within the team. You will run high-value transactions independently, mentor bright junior lawyers, and serve as a trusted right-hand to senior partners.

About You

• Ideally 7+ years PQE in corporate law gained within a major Irish firm, international firm, or the UK market.
• London returners or top-tier Dublin-based Senior Associates/Of Counsel looking for a strong career step without the partnership grind.
• High technical competency, strong transactional execution skills, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Dedicated client development is not a requirement for this role; your primary focus will be quality delivery and file management.